The Barber family has been farming and making cheese at Maryland Farm in Ditcheat, Somerset England since 1833. Today the Barber farms comprise 2500 acres of prime Somerset dairy land and are home to some 2,000 dairy cows. They continue to use traditional ‘cheddaring' techniques, combined with a unique collection of traditional starter cultures, to create a truly authentic West Country Farmhouse cheddar.

The secret behind Barber's 1833's unique character lies in the use of a collection of traditional starter cultures for which the family are the sole guardians. These cultures are the friendly bacteria added to the milk to start the cheese-making process and are the most important ingredient in determining the flavor and quality of the finished cheese. Barber's cultures are derived from bacteria naturally occurring in the milk of the region and have been isolated for their ability to produce great flavors and traditional cheddar character.

Barber's are determined to preserve this collection of natural mixed starter cultures and to this end, have created a unique laboratory, dedicated to their preservation at Maryland Farm. It is these cultures that give 1833 its unique complexity of flavor, and they are determined to protect them - and the heritage of West Country Cheddar - for generations to come. Barber's 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar is the culmination of all their achievements. A deliciously creamy cheese with both savory and naturally sweet notes. Only the very best leaves the farm with the 1833 stamp.

This cheddar has just the right amount of sharpness without the sting on your tongue. Flakes the way a good cheddar should but still creamy. I highly recommended this cheese.

By Emmafrom Los Angeleson Apr 11, 2017

Good but not amazing

I liked this one, but found it a little bland. I like my cheddars with a little more sharpness and tang.

By Raymond Dunnfrom Maineon Dec 11, 2016

Nothing special

Solid cheddar taste in a new waxy presentation

By Peterfrom Alabamaon Dec 05, 2016

Cheddar

You like cheddar? You will love this.

By Jamesfrom OHon Nov 13, 2016

cheddar

cheddar're and tangy

By Nancy L. Wilsonfrom Palm Harbor, Floridaon Oct 21, 2016

1833Vintage Reserved Cheddar

I rate this Cheddar a ten. I had not tried it
before but would certainly order it again. I
also ordered Royal Blue Stilton which is a favorite.

By Terryfrom Tennesseeon Sep 14, 2016

Great chedddar

One of my favorite cheddars from the great lineup Igourmet offers.

By Davefrom Missouri, via England.on Aug 12, 2016

WOW!!!!!

Yes, WOW! This is a superb cheese, with the flavour far exceeding any description written about it.
Take it out of the fridge about an hour or so before you eat it, and the flavor explodes in your mouth, so, so English! I WILL be buying this again.

By Deefrom MDon Jun 18, 2016

Oh Yeah.

Will definitely get this one again. Excellent flavor. Was great as a nibble and even greater in my omelet